Ambient Café (Nordzim Lam, opposite Druk PNB Bank, Thimphu) – this restaurant, located at the capital’s main street (Nordzim Lam) is a popular gathering place for tourists and expats (nicknamed “Chilips” among the locals). This trendy and modernly-decorated restaurant serves light international dishes (including vegan options), along with coffee, juices and breakfast foods. The atmosphere […]
Bhutan Postal Museum (GPO, Chang Lam, Thimphu) – opened in 2015, this museum tells the story of Bhutan’s progress and development through the evolution of communications and postal system in the country. The story is told through anecdotes, artifacts and the rich assortment of stamps the country has produced over the years. You can make […]
The central Asian country of Bhutan is located in the eastern Himalaya Mountains and surrounded by Tibetan China to the north, India and Tibet to its west, and India to its east and south. Bhutan is one of Asia’s landlocked countries, and has been united under Buddhist rule since the 17th century. The country may […]
Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Ha Notsrim, Old City, Jerusalem) – this is the place both of the crucifixion and the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth. The church has long been a major pilgrimage center for Christians all around the world. The Roman emperor Constantine I, a convert to Christianity, had the temple of Venus […]
Azrieli Observatory (132 Petah Tikva Road, Tel Aviv) – located on the 49th floor of Israel’s tallest building, this observatory gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of Tel Aviv. There’s also a restaurant on the premises, as well as a 3D visual presentation on Tel Aviv, au audio guide describing major landmarks, […]
Azrieli Center Mall (Menachem Begin Road, Tel Aviv) – located within a complex of skyscrapers of the same name (at Tel Aviv’s central business district), this shopping mall is one of the largest in Israel (with over 200 retailers on site –ranging from fashion to consumer products, food, etc.). Among the leading brands found there […]
Blaze Bar (23 Hillel Street, Jerusalem) — the vocalist of the local thrash-metal band “ShworchtseChaye” owns this bar (located in a one-time video arcade). Live shows by alternative and rock bands take place almost every night, and spontaneous jam sessions are also a welcome and frequent occurrence.
Adom (31 Jaffa Street, Feingold Courtyard, Jerusalem) – this restaurants serves various French dishes. It also serves hamburgers, fish and seafood. It also offers wines from all over the world.
Bauhaus Center Tel Aviv (99 Dizengoff Street, Tel Aviv) – Bauhaus Center Tel Aviv was established in 2000 by Dr. Asher Ben-Shmuel, Shlomit Gross and Dr. Micha Gross. Its goal is to expand public recognition of the “White City” (Tel Aviv’s nickname) as a unique architectural and cultural site. Tel Aviv’s “White City” is a […]
The state of Israel, officially formed in 1948, has been the subject of international interest because it contains sights significant to three of the world’s major religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. With much of the Holy Land being within the modern state of Israel, both religious Christians and Jews come to Israel to retrace much […]